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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.20, 3,583.92 and 745.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.20, 3,583.92 and 745.74 is: 1,118.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.20 : 3,583.92 = 745.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.20/3,583.92 = 745.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.20x = 3,583.92 × 745.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.20x = 2,672,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,672.50/2,389.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.65

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